Frothy Hot Chocolate with Chile and a Touch of Honey

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup cocoa nibs
• 4 cups water
• 1 dried pasilla chile
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp corn masa
• pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1Toast cocoa nibs and pasilla chile in a dry skillet until fragrant, then grind together into a fine powder.
2. 2Bring water to a simmer in a pot, add the ground cocoa-chile mixture, scraped vanilla bean seeds, cinnamon, and pinch of salt.
3. 3Whisk in corn masa and honey, then simmer gently for 10 minutes while frothing vigorously with a whisk or molinillo until thick and foamy.
4. 4Remove from heat, adjust honey if desired, and pour into cups.
5. 5Serve immediately while hot and frothy.